Wappingers Falls, NY

Wappingers Falls, New York

Wappingers Falls, New York, in Dutchess county, is 27 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 59 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Dutchess County metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Wappingers Falls is home to some 4,929 residents.

The People and Families of Wappingers Falls

In Wappingers Falls, about 43% of adults are married. Wappingers Falls somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 18% of Wappingers Falls is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the village is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wappingers Falls had a median family income of $50,000.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($17,350) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Wappingers Falls. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Wappingers Falls Housing

According to the 2000 census, 40% of the housing in Wappingers Falls was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Wappingers Falls, 91% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Wappingers Falls it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Wappingers Falls strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Wappingers Falls, NY

Comparing Wappingers Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Wappingers Falls Almanac

Wappingers Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wappingers Falls Public Libraries

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Wappingers Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Wappingers Falls residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wappingers Falls, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wappingers Falls High Schools (2004)

ROY C. KETCHAM SHS
99 MYERS CORNERS RD
845-298-5100
Serves 1,822 students.

Wappingers Falls Colleges

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